Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Phoenix
In or near Coventry.
The Phoenix in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Phoenix is a public sculpture in England East Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1987. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
The Phoenix is a sculpture by artist George Wagstaffe, located in Coventry. It represents a water nymph called The Naiad and has been moved to a prominent outdoor location in the Upper Precinct, where it can be viewed by many more people.
Place summary
The Phoenix is a public art installation located in the East Midlands, established in 1987. It is notable for its contemporary design and contribution to the region's cultural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4061, -1.5123
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 2HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.bbc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q84354721 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 2HA), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Phoenix?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 2HA.
- When was The Phoenix built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Who owns The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is owned by Coventry City Council.
- Is The Phoenix free to visit?
- Yes, The Phoenix is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Phoenix?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 2HA.